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Pacific Science Center
Science Museum and Museum
Lower Queen Anne, Seattle
The experts at AFAR Media and The Seattle Times recommend this place
"Architecturally awesome, the laser shows are great and worth seeing."(8 Tips)
"planetarium and weekend laser light shows."(7 Tips)
"Amazing place to check out, the IMAX theater is impressive."(4 Tips)
"4,000-square-foot tropical butterfly house"(3 Tips)
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Virginia Ullrich-SernaJanuary 16, 2019Shows in building 1, butterflies and planetarium in bldg 2.
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Platinum membership gives you 6 tickets to every imax film. membership discounts are available for employees of some companies.UpvoteDownvote
Marci MeirApril 23, 2012The water area is fun for the kids even in the middle of a cold overcast day in the middle of March!! :DUpvoteDownvote
Avery BerschauerJuly 11, 2012Adults and children can have a blast here. The IMAX movies are great!UpvoteDownvote
BumbershootAugust 15, 2011Always a great place to check out if you have some time during your Bumbershoot day!UpvoteDownvote
Moving dinos,imax,planetarium,laser shows,playground,exhibitions you chooseUpvoteDownvote
DavidOctober 9, 2011The lasar shows are cool. Daft punk, Michael Jackson, the Beatles. Great experienceUpvoteDownvote
Gokul BalakrishnanOctober 27, 2014The featured exhibit now is Ripley's Believe It or Not!UpvoteDownvote
Greg BanksJune 15, 2012#3 on the Transitions Optical top ten sights to see in Seattle on SeeMoreSights.comUpvoteDownvote
Paige WatsonDecember 28, 2012Come early and don't bother with prepaying tickets. You'll still have to stand in lineUpvoteDownvote
Care HFebruary 7, 2011After 5pm on weekends, pay just $5 for adult admission; free for kids under 3.UpvoteDownvote
Bashayer KhalidAugust 26, 2014It's very disappointed to pay almost $100 for my family while everything is out of order!!!Upvote1Downvote
Alison BazeleyJanuary 14, 2012Use your AAA card and save. Discount was 10% on a family membership.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew LambertOctober 26, 2013We visited on a Saturday afternoon and thought the experience was lackluster at best. Most of the exhibits were either outdated or broken. Save your money and skip the Halloween planetarium show.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew BeegleMarch 9, 2010Great place to watch 3D IMAX films. Fairly expensive, but worth it for the experience.Upvote1Downvote
Take the monorail to PSC from Downtown Seattle. Only $2 each way.UpvoteDownvote
wear shorts and T shirts in the butterfly house. Its hot in there...Upvote1Downvote
Lauren BeasleyMarch 26, 2011More like a childrens museum. However the butterfly garden made it worth it.UpvoteDownvote
DoraJuly 16, 2010This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.comUpvoteDownvote
very fun Mindbender Mansion now available at the PSC.UpvoteDownvote
James HollidayJanuary 15, 2011Garrison Titan, Mandalorian Mercs & Alpha Base rocks!!!!UpvoteDownvote
The Seattle TimesAugust 10, 2010"Harry Potter: The Exhibition" is coming to the Pacific Science Center Oct. 23 - Jan. 30. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
barrynsteinDecember 31, 2009See The Wizard of Oz synced up with Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon in Laser Dome on HalloweenUpvoteDownvote
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N (200 Second Ave)
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
At: Seattle Center
Pacific Science Center, located in Lower Queen Anne area off...(Show more)
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(206) 443-2001
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- 8.8
"If you are part of the Discovery Circle, you gat awesome access to movies with great food and cocktails"
Jaden Kale - 6.5
"Cramped seating, however sound and IMAX screen make up for it"
Scott Sanders - 6.8
"There are free earplugs for those who want them! Just ask before going inside the actual Dome."
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- 7.3
"Take a moment to admire a butterfly. They're beautiful, calming & peaceful. My characters in my sequel are visiting this particular tropical oasis while visiting Seattle. They love it."
Patricia Titus - 9.3
"The planes and space-related craft are awesome! It would be easy to spend 4-5 hours here. I couldn't see it all in 3 hours. Well worth the money!"
Jonathan Ringdahl - 8.9
"A good amount of space artifacts, and fairly cool interactive exhibits. Really good for kids"
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- 8.8
"A must-visit in Seattle. The views of the city are beautiful, and there is a bar at the top."
Kelley L. - 7.2
"Eating at the Wok, Mongolian chicken and lo mein, strawberry bubble tea from the tea shop next door. Friend says shrimp is really good"
Virginia Ullrich-Serna - 8.7
"This place is awesome, specially the part where you can play with all kinds of musical instruments. I am a fan of Nirvana, and as so, I really enjoyed the exhibition."
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